The Swanky Zoo Project

After visiting the Detroit Zoo on August 23, 2012, I decided that I would make it my mission to visit every zoo in the country.

As of 8/27/2012, there are 330 zoos in the United States (that I am aware of. If you notice one that I’ve missed, let me know). The total cost of admission to these zoos is just over $4,761 with an average price of $14.60. One of these zoos is special, though, in that the cost of admission is $700. Riddle’s Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary can only be accessed via Elephant Experience Weekend, which I can only hope they continue until I am able to visit, because that would be an amazing weekend.

If you would like to help further the Swanky Zoo Project, you can purchase prints at my print shop. 100% of profits will go to zoo admission, reasonable, modest travel and accommodations for the project.

These are the zoos I’ve visited since starting this project. I have linked to the blog post about each zoo, followed by the date visited and the zoo’s website. Detroit Zoo, 8/23/2012, http://www.detroitzoo.org/ Potter Park Zoo, 7/4/2013 http://www.potterparkzoo.org/

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Hi friends! I'm Kim, just your average 20-something, obsessed with DIY and making it through life. I'm planning a wedding, trying to figure out where to live, and attempting to avoid rescuing furniture from trash piles (for now!) You can learn more about me on the About page.